Volvo’s EX90 flagship finally begins mass production after a two-year delay. Model will spearhead massive EX product blitz.
EVs and batteries
First Drive: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia – Wagon, SUV or Something Entirely New?
Station wagon or SUV? The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is a bit of both. Offered only in hybrid, all-wheel-drive form, it’s the second model to wear the Crown badge as part of a new Toyota sub-brand. The Signia is just rolling into U.S. showrooms and Headlight.News offers this first drive review.
Virginia Quits “Misguided” California EV Mandate
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Virginia is walking away from the California electric vehicle mandate which he termed “misguided” and “fundamentally wrong.” Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have adopted the rules which set strict targets for the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, primarily EVs. The move by Youngkin, a Republican, faces legal challenges, however.
Ford Posts Double Digit Sales Gain In May, Hybrids and EVs Continue To Attract Buyers
Ford posts double-digit sales gain during May as EV and hybrids attract buyers.
Shift to Plug-in Hybrids and Range-Extenders Accelerates
While growth in the battery-electric vehicle segment has slowed sharply this year, sales are rising fast for hybrids – and automakers like Toyota, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Group and others are forecasting demand could grow at a near exponential rate for plug-in hybrids and range-extenders – driven in part by revised federal emissions standards.
Genesis Shifts Gears On EVs, Report Says Range-Extended Hybrid Coming By 2026
New report indicates that Genesis is pivoting away from EV plans with hybrid version of GV70 SUV.
Jeep Electrifies – Lucid and Fisker Cut Jobs – New BMW 3-Series – Chevy Equinox Review and This Week In Automotive History
Headlight News for The Week of 6-3-2024 – Jeep Electrifies – Lucid and Fisker Cut Jobs – New BMW 3-Series – Chevy Equinox EV Review – This Week in Automotive History
$25,000 Jeep EV Coming “Very Soon,” Says Stellantis CEO
The Jeep brand just launched its first EV for the U.S. market but more are on the way – including a $25,000 all-electric SUV that should be on sale “very soon,” according to Carlos Tavares, CEO of Jeep parent Stellantis.
Jeep Will Offer Six Different Electrified Powertrain Options: From Mild Hybrid to EV
Jeep launched its first all-electric model, the Wagoneer S, this week and has more coming. But the brand wants to give buyers “freedom of choice” and, rather than go 100% EV, officials told Headlight.News they’ll soon offer six different electrified powertrain...
Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept Ushers in Era of Off-Road EVs
The Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept is a more rugged version of the all-electric Wagoneer S the automaker revealed in New York on Thursday. Capable of rock-crawling and deep-water fording, it’s designed to take on the same sort of challenges as gas-powered Trailhawk models do today. A production version is likely, Jeep officials said. But it’s by no means the only automaker exploring a potentially big market for off-road-ready EVs.
Tesla Recalling 125K Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Issue
EV maker Tesla announced plans to recall more than 125,000 vehicles due to a problem with the seat belt warning system. The malfunction can cause the system to fail, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Get details at Headlight.News.
Fisker Slashes Hundereds of Jobs In Latest Attempt to Survive and Avoid Bankruptcy
Fisker’s troubles continue to grow as the company lays off even more workers to try and reduce costs as it struggles to survive and avoid filing for bankruptcy.